Vaccines and Viruses: A History of Pandemics
COVID-19 seems like a contagious virus without parallel, but Australia has been hit by devastating pandemics before. The Spanish flu killed 15,000 Australians in 1919, smallpox decimated the Aboriginal population, HIV/AIDS … Continue reading →
John Tierney visits Sister Kenny’s Memorial
Visiting Sister Kenny’s Memorial at Nobby Darling Downs Queensland Dr John Tierney OAM, National Patron Polio Australia Driving back from Brisbane to Newcastle recently, Pam and I took the inland route … Continue reading →
Celebrating the life of Dr Margaret Cooper
Dr Margaret Cooper OAM, passed away in hospital on Saturday 27th October 2018. Margaret was a qualified Social Worker, and a staunch, life-long advocate for people with disabilities. She was active … Continue reading →
“Polio Syndrome Bides Its Time”
An article featuring Dr Betty Stewart, discussing her experience with Post-Polio Syndrome.
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